Artwork copyright Deborah Mersky. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Deborah Mersky. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).
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Artwork copyright Deborah Mersky. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Recurring Moth, 1990
Deborah Mersky
(American, born 1955)
Location: East Hill Elementary School, Kent
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Fascinated by the intricate and beautiful patterns found on a moth's wings, artist Deborah Mersky created Recurring Moth in a composition inspired by an antique quilt.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Kent School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Deborah Mersky creates artworks in a variety of media, including painting, prints, and large-scale public installations. She notes, "The overlapping worlds of nature and human habitation on earth is what interests me, particularly the delicate, off kilter moment we currently reside in."
Deborah Mersky grew up in Austin, Texas, lived in Seattle for many years, and now lives near Johnson City, Texas. She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Washington in Seattle and has been exhibiting her work since 1980.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - mixed media |
| Medium | Gouache paint and ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 54 in x 54 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1991.022.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Texas, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Kent School District |
| Artwork Location | East Hill Elementary School Library, Fiction section |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 9825 S. 240th St. Kent, WA 98031 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.386036, -122.208229 |
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